What ages does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University accept?

Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University is open to children ages 11–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University cost?

Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University?

Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University provide lunch?

Yes — Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University compare to other academic camps in New Haven?

Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University is one of 7 academic camps in New Haven that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Academic · Ages 11–18

Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University

Capitol Debate Camp at Yale University · $2,000/week

Offers intensive debate and public speaking programs for students at Yale University.

▌ Editor's read The Capitol Debate website loads successfully and provides information about their various summer camp locations, including Yale University. The organization has been operating for 20 years, founded by Ron Bratt, and is a for-profit entity. They offer overnight academic programs focused on debate and public speaking. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the Yale program were not readily available, Capitol Debate as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with an average Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on students' confidence. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for Instagram (@capitoldebate) and Facebook (capitoldebate) are present on their site.

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Since 200620+ years operating

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Who thrives here Ages 11–18

Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 2006 (20 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Academic
Ages: 11–18
Address: New Haven, CT 06520, USA
Phone: 888-226-5225
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University

What ages does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University accept?: Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University is open to children ages 11–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University cost?: Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University?: Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University provide lunch?: Yes — Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University compare to other academic camps in New Haven?: Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Yale University is one of 7 academic camps in New Haven that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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